Anuradha Chakravorty

PwC India | Associate Director – Strategy, Talent & Regulatory Advisory
Boston, MA | Sep 2014 – Mar 2025
Strategic Advisory, Business Development & Social Impact Leadership
Inclusive Strategy & People Initiatives (2022–2025)

Led PwC’s Inclusive Recruitment Strategy, achieving a 11% rise in diverse hiring across verticals and launching targeted initiatives like ‘Back to Work’ and PwD hiring playbooks.

Piloted and scaled flagship campaigns like Boomerang Alumni Program (250+ re-engagements) and Campus 2.0, resulting in increased employer branding and talent acquisition ROI.

Partnered with APAC I&D leaders, third-party recruiters, and internal leadership to craft strategic pitch decks, talent value propositions, and diversity dashboards presented to the CXO.

Authored the firm’s first Talent Supply Chain Playbook and designed attrition-focused analytics models that led to a 6–8% reduction in dropout rates.

Engaged deeply with CSR and PwC India Foundation, delivering resume training, interview sessions, and mentorship for vocational school students.

Tax & Regulatory Strategy + Revenue Growth (2014–2022)

Part of a 6-member team that launched PwC’s entry into the Bangladesh TP market — supported business development efforts, client pitching, and proposal development, resulting in a 70% pipeline conversion and 9 client wins within 2 months.

Generated $180K+ in new business, including a $150K HQ cost allocation model for a Fortune 500 firm — conducted 20+ CXO interviews to align narrative with organizational goals.

Negotiated multi-jurisdictional APAs, reducing tax risks and unlocking cost savings; authored complex documentation leading to a 22% tax relief for a major manufacturing client.

Acted as TP–Tech lead, creating tools for automated segment analysis and real-time dashboards, helping standardize pricing across functions and geographies.

Conducted 40+ interviews across roles and led a 7-member team while managing a $500,000+ client portfolio. Earned top 3% client feedback rating and 5-year record of high internal scores (1.1–1.4/5).

• Transitioned HQ cost allocation from London to India; implemented intercompany revenue-sharing models.

• Played pivotal role in launching Deloitte’s Financial Transactions vertical.
  Structured optimal interest rates and pricing frameworks for group companies; earned ‘Project Excellence Award’.

• Deployed operational risk methodologies across 200+ processes, publishing monthly Risk Score Cards for senior management.
• Recognized as 1 of only 9 employees among 27 Team Leaders to be fast-tracked gaining a promotion within one year.

• Active member, PwC India Foundation – spearheaded education drives, conducted financial literacy programs, and led CSR team initiatives.
• Volunteer, Government School in Gurgaon – taught math and communication to underprivileged students weekly.
• CSR Volunteer, Bank of America – worked with Nanhi Kali to promote girls' education and school retention.